H26 adding deck organizer and clutch to port side

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nimwegen

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Sep 26, 2008
14
Hunter 26 Rocky Fork, OH
I want to add a deck organizer (2 sheave) and rope clutch to the Port deck, basically same setup as on the starboard side. Did Hunter install wood or some other re-enforcements in the deck already? WHat is the best way to attach these?

Thanks,

Marcel
 
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caverun

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Feb 18, 2011
341
Hunter 260 Cave Run Lake, KY
Assuming the 26 is the same as the 260 there are aluminum backing plates embedded in the deck for all the hardware. The locations and size are shown on this drawing:
Hunter_260_11900362.pdf
Standard installation was to drill and tap a threaded hole through the aluminum plate. You can also through bolt with a washer/nut on the inside if you have access.
 
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rgranger

rgranger

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Jan 19, 2010
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Hobie 16 & Rhodes 22 Skeeter Charleston
I've done this.... got pics someplace. Added three organizers and three clutches to the port side of my H26. Easy peasy. There are aluminum backing plates already glassed into the deck. Just use a hand held tap/dye to make the holes into the aluminum plates and then thread them with the dye kit. I have pics someplace... let me know if you need me to dig them up. I called the SBO store and they helped me find the exact right size to fit on the plate. I ran everything to the cockpit.... reef lines, topping lift etc. It was the second best upgrade I made to sail handling. First-best was a traveler across the companionway bridge deck.

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Examinator327

Examinator327

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Mar 6, 2022
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Hunter 23.5 Oceanside Harbor (trailered)
caverun said:
Assuming the 26 is the same as the 260 there are aluminum backing plates embedded in the deck for all the hardware. The locations and size are shown on this drawing:
Hunter_260_11900362.pdf
Standard installation was to drill and tap a threaded hole through the aluminum plate. You can also through bolt with a washer/nut on the inside if you have access.
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That deck metal blueprint is worth a million. Where'd you come by that?
 
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caverun

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Feb 18, 2011
341
Hunter 260 Cave Run Lake, KY
Under "Boat Info" on the left menu bar, then select your model and then "Downloads". There is a deck metal drawing for the 240 there also which should be very similar to your 23.5
Hunter resources, by model
 
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